Yes, injection molds from China are subject to tariffs imposed by the U.S. government. These tariffs were initially implemented during the Trump administration in July 2018, with a 25% tariff on Chinese imports including injection molds. Although there was a brief exemption period, the tariffs were reinstated in 2019 and have been maintained under the Biden administration (American Mold Builder) (Thogus).
The American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) has been a strong advocate for keeping these tariffs in place, arguing that they are essential for supporting domestic manufacturers and ensuring economic and national security (American Mold Builder). The tariffs are intended to protect U.S. mold makers by making Chinese molds less competitively priced, thereby encouraging companies to source domestically (Thogus).
For more detailed information on the current status of these tariffs, you can refer to resources from the American Mold Builders Association and industry news sites such as Plastics News and Thogus (American Mold Builder) (Thogus).
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| Quote: | According to sample, drawing and specific requirement. |
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| Discussion | Mold material, cavity number, price, runner, payment, etc. |
| S/C Signature | Approval for all the items. |
| Advance | Pay 50% by T/T |
| Product Design Checking | We check the product design. If some position is not perfect, or can not be done on the mould, we will send customer the report. |
| Mold Processing | Send report to customer once each week |
| Mold Testing | Send trial samples and try-out report to customer for confirmation |
| Mold Modification | According to customer’s feedback. |
| Balance Settlement | 50% by T/T after the customer approved the trial sample and mould quality. |
| Delivery | Delivery by sea or air. The forwarder can be designated by your side. |
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